Detroit Lions, Za'Darius Smith and NFL

Lions stand pat at NFL trade deadline after the Za'Darius Smith deal
The NFL trade deadline hit at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday with no fresh news involving the Detroit Lions. GM Brad Holmes and the Lions made their move hours earlier on Tuesday morning in acquiring EDGE Za’Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for two Day 3 draft picks.
What Za'Darius Smith trade means for Lions' cap situation, 2025 draft capital
The Lions added one of the market's top edge rushers just before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. Detroit moved a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-rounder to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for edge rusher Za'Darius Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick.
NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za'Darius Smith
Hours before the NFL's trade deadline at 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday, the Commanders (7-2) got four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the struggling Saints (2-7), three people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams have not announced the deal.
Grading Lions Trade for Za'Darius Smith
Reports throughout the days leading up to the trade deadline indicated that the Browns were asking for an early Day 3 Draft pick, believed to be a fourth-round pick. However, the Lions got him for a step lower, packaging a 2025 fifth and a 2026 sixth to get the deal done.
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Browns Trade DE Za'Darius Smith to Lions Needing Help After Aidan Hutchinson Injury, AP Source Says
A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press the Cleveland Browns are trading defensive end Za’Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions, who were looking for an edge rusher following star Aida
Lions Fans React to Smith Trade: Want a Ring, Get Traded to Detroit
The Detroit Lions fanbase was eagerly anticipating what moves general manager Brad Holmes would make at the trade deadline. Sitting with a record of 7-1, the team had a clear need along the defensive line. Detroit's sack totals have taken a dip since Aidan Hutchinson suffered a severe leg injury against the Dallas Cowboys.
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The Detroit Lions finally have some reinforcement on their defensive line after trading for defensive end Za'Darius Smith.
Lions Hold Top Spot In NFC, Add Za'Darius Smith at Deadline
Lions Hold Top Spot In NFC, Add Za'Darius Smith at Deadline
NFL trade deadline: Detroit Lions add pass rusher Za’Darius Smith to replace Aidan Hutchinson
The Detroit Lions got their edge rusher. The injury-plagued Dallas Cowboys added a receiver. Other teams still are trying to make a deal.
Lions acquire DE Za'Darius Smith in trade with Browns, AP source says
A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press the Cleveland Browns are trading defensive end Za'Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions, who were looking for an edge rusher following star Aidan Hutchinson's leg injury.
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